Luang Phor Guay Chutinataro
Luang Phor Guay | |
|---|---|
| Title | Phra Kru Kosita Rattanakhun |
| Personal | |
| Born | Guay Bpan Son (กวย ปั้นสน) November 2, 1905 Ban Kae Village, Chainat Province, Thailand |
| Died | April 12, 1979 (aged 73) Wat Kositaram, Chainat Province, Thailand |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
| School | Thai Forest Tradition (influenced) |
| Known for | Amulets, takrut, protective magic, tattoos |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Luang Phor Derm (principal) |
| Ordination | 5 July 1924 (as novice) |
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Luang Phor Guay (หลวงพ่อกวย; RTGS: Luang Pho Kuai; 2 November 1905 – 12 April 1979), born Guay Bpan Son (กวย ปั้นสน), was a renowned Thai Buddhist monk and Geji Ajahn of the early to mid-20th century. He is best known for his mastery of occult sciences, the creation of powerful protective amulets including takrut scrolls, rings, herbal medicines, and sacred tattoos, as well as his expertise in traditional Thai medicine and bone-setting. As a devoted student of the legendary Luang Phor Derm of Wat Nong Pho, Luang Phor Guay inherited and expanded upon ancient wicha (esoteric knowledge) traditions, blending them with traditional Thai healing practices. His amulets and tattoos remain highly sought after by devotees for their reputed protective, merciful, charming, and prosperous powers.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Luang Phor Guay was born on 2 November 1905 (Buddhist Era 2448, Year of the Snake) in Ban Kae Village, Soi 9, Tambon Bang Khud, Sankhaburi District, Chainat Province, central Thailand. He was the youngest of five siblings—three brothers (Dtu, Khaad, and Cheun) and one sister (Nak)—born to Mr. Dtui Bpan Son (also spelled ปั้นสน), a farmer originally from Wiset Chaichan, Ang Thong Province, and his wife Mrs. Tuan Detchama (นางต่วน เดชมา). From a young age, Guay showed exceptional intelligence and a spiritual inclination. At around 6 or 7 years old, his parents entrusted him to Luang Pu Khuad (หลวงปู่ขวด) at Wat Ban Kae for education, where he quickly memorized sacred Khmer spells, Pali incantations, the Dhammapada, and high-level protective chants, astonishing his teachers. After Luang Pu Khuad's death, he continued studying Khmer script with Ajarn Dam at Wat Hua Den, then briefly attended primary school at Wat Prao (ชั้น ป.1) and Wat Pho Ngam (ชั้น ป.2), but left after two years due to bullying and to help his family with farming.[1][2][3][5][4]
As a child, Guay acquired a rare grimoire called Kru Rang (ครูแรง), a tome filled with ancient spells and magical formulas, which became a cornerstone of his later studies. In his youth, he had a romantic interest; one night, upon seeing his sleeping lover disheveled and unappealing under moonlight, he renounced worldly desires, reminiscent of Prince Siddhattha's disillusionment.[2][3][5]
Ordination and early monastic career
At the age of 20, on 5 July 1924 (BE 2467), at 3:17 PM, Guay was ordained as a samanera (novice) at Wat Bot, Tambon Pho Ngam, Sankhaburi District, Chainat Province, under the guidance of Phra Chainatmuni (upajjhaya), Luang Phor Pa (kammavacajarn), and Phra Ajahn Ring (anusavanacarn). He received the monastic name Chutinataro (ชุติณฺธโร), meaning "one who cuts through the defilements of lust, passion, and greed to attain enlightenment." He requested a simple ordination without lavish celebrations to avoid extravagance.[2][3][5][4]
As a novice, he resided at Wat Ban Kae under Abbot Luang Pu Ma, mastering Vessantara Jataka preaching (especially Kumara and Thanakantha gathas) with humorous, poignant verses on widows and widowers that moved audiences to tears. He continued studies in Dhamma and Vinaya while delving into occult practices, traveling between temples including Wat Nong Khaem and Wat Bang Ta Ngai in Nakhon Sawan Province.[1][3][5]
On 19 June 1929 (BE 2472), he studied Pariyatti Dhamma at Wat Wang Khan for two years, passing Nak Tham Tri but falling ill before Nak Tham Tho exams, leading him to focus on vipassana, wicha, and amulets.[5]
Studies and discipleship under Luang Phor Derm
A pivotal chapter was his apprenticeship under Luang Phor Derm (หลวงพ่อเดิม พุทธสโร) of Wat Nong Pho, Nakhon Sawan (1860–1951). After World War II, he learned advanced wicha including protective armbands (wein khan), Khom-inscribed rings, takrut, and mitmor knives. He resided at Wat Bang Ta Ngai for seven rains retreats while commuting. Evidence includes photos and Derm's handwritten notes in Guay's kuti. Though initially withheld advanced spells like wicha tam tong, persistence earned profound knowledge, making Guay a key inheritor.[2][3][5]
Other teachers and acquired knowledge
Guay studied under numerous masters:
- Luang Phor Sri, Wat Phra Prang, Singburi: Vipassana and "Itti" syllable rings for invulnerability.
- Luang Phor Im, Wat Hua Khao, Suphan Buri: Molded amulets and yantras.
- Luang Phor Phuang, Wat Nong Kradon, Nakhon Sawan: Herbal medicine.
- Luang Phor Ken, Wat Dong Setthi, Uthai Thani: Osteopathy, bone-setting.
- Luang Phor Ban, Wat Derm Bang, Suphan Buri: Snake-bone takrut.
- Luang Phor Thao, Wat Khang Khao, Sankhaburi: Inherited from LP Suk's lineage.
- Lay masters: Nai Pan (tiger yantra tattoos); Kru Fung, Kru Champi (exorcism from LP Pan line); Kru Lun, Kru Pheng, Ajarn Laem (bathing rituals, light stones, tattoos from LP Klan line).
- Acquired Kru Rang grimoire from a hollow tree in 1934 at Wat Nong Khaem after incense burned fully on third attempt, containing hundreds of yantras and katha, including Phra Buddha Chana Mara for holy water.
He resided at Wat Nong Ta Kaeo (1 vassa, blessed a som-o tree), Wat Nong Khaem (1 vassa), and others, refining during vassa.[2][3][6][5][4]
Role at Wat Kositaram
In the 1950s, Guay became the sixth abbot of Wat Kositaram (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., originally Wat Ban Kae or Wat Khwit) in Tambon Bang Khud, Sankhaburi District, Chainat Province. He oversaw ubosot construction in 1975 (BE 2518) and a protective pond. The temple became a center for blessings, healing, and tattoos; devotees flocked for his yantra tattoos warding off dangers.[7][3][4]
Magical creations and amulets
Guay crafted amulets personally with intense meditation:
- Takrut: Hand-inscribed, rolled, braided; multiple yantras.
- Rings/armbands: Ruk-infused, Itti Pi So 8 directions.
- Meed mor: Herbal for healing/exorcism.
- Yant tattoos: Tiger yantra for courage; many survivors credited bullets failing.
- Phra: Hand-pressed Somdej, soil molds from ancient prototypes; mixed sacred minerals, powders, hairs.
- Medals: 1978 rice-sheaf (10,000 for kitchen helpers/laying unalom); Roon 3 Tri Sarana Kom yantra.
- Others: Phayant, wax, phallic amulets.
Empowered alone with katha like Phra Kal (curses ill-intent), Mahathammen, Namo Ta Bod. Believed to save lives, promote mercy, charm, prosperity; Khun Plan katha inspired famous song.[1][2][3][5][4]
Death and legacy
In March 1979 (BE 2522), Guay marked his calendar for illness (11 March) and death (11 April), writing Namo Ta Bod katha. He fell ill from malnutrition, refused hospital, continued inscribing takrut. On 10 April, disciples filled his kuti; moved to prayer hall on 12 April morning, he opened eyes in farewell, hands in anjali as large bell inexplicably rang and fell. Passed at 7:55 AM, 12 April 1979, aged 74, 54 vassa. Known as "golden-mouthed," he emphasized amulets as merit reminders alongside ethical conduct. Students like Ajarn Samruay preserved tamra. Body in glass coffin at Wat Kositaram; annual merit on 12 April. Amulets highly valued; legacy in Dhamma-magic fusion.[3][8][9][5][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Luang Phor Guay of Wat Kositaram". Siam Gallery. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Biography of LP Guay". Thai Amulet Store. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 "Luang Phor Guay – The Great Master of Takrut". DDPRA. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 "เปิดประวัติหลวงพ่อกวย วัดโฆสิตาราม พระเกจิอาจารย์ดังแห่ง อ.สรรคบุรี จ.ชัยนาท". Thairath. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 "ประวัติหลวงพ่อกวย ชุตินฺธโร วัดโฆสิตาราม จังหวัดชัยนาท พระเถราจารย์ชื่อดัง ผู้ทรงอภิญญาจิตแก่กล้า". Kachon.com. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "Teachers of LP Guay". Amulet Forums. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "History of Wat Kositaram". Wat Kositaram Official. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "Teachers of LP Guay". Amulet Forums. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "History of Wat Kositaram". Wat Kositaram Official. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
